Witham Health Services announces intent to join Parkview Health

Witham Health Services announced today the health system has executed a non-binding Letter of Intent to join Fort Wayne-based Parkview Health later this year. Parkview and Witham have recognized how the health systems together can advance local healthcare for the community. 

Both share a deep commitment to delivering high quality, patient-centered care and strengthening access to services in the communities they serve. Witham’s long-standing reputation, strong clinical performance and trusted presence in Boone County align closely with Parkview’s mission to support local healthcare delivery, address evolving community needs and ensure rural and growing areas of Indiana have sustainable, high-quality care for years to come.

The decision to join Parkview was made after careful consideration by the Witham Board of Trustees and Executive Leadership Team. “It was important to choose a system that shares our values and our mission to improve the health of our community. We wanted a leader in quality, and we’ve found that at Parkview,” said Kelly Braverman, Witham President and CEO. “We are also impressed by Parkview’s nationally recognized patient experience and workplace culture and are excited about the potential to expand services, enhance clinical capabilities, and improve access for patients in and around Boone County.”  

Parkview’s President of Physician and Clinical Enterprise Dr. Ray Dusman added, “Health care is personal, and it works best when it stays rooted in the community. Witham has cared for generations of families in Boone County, and we’re honored by the opportunity to support that legacy, keeping trusted local caregivers in place while expanding access to services and specialists so patients can get more of the care they need close to home.”

A definitive agreement will be subject to the successful completion of due diligence, regulatory approvals, and final authorization from the Boone County Commissioners and Council.

A public hearing will be held to give the community an opportunity to learn more about the definitive agreement. Additional details about the hearing will be shared in the Lebanon Reporter in the coming weeks. Updates from Witham will be shared at www.witham.org/announcement.

About Parkview Health 
Parkview Health is a nonprofit, community-focused health system serving Indiana and northwest Ohio with a mission to improve health and inspire well-being. 

Parkview Health includes 15 hospitals and an extensive network of primary and specialty care physicians, anchored by the flagship Parkview Regional Medical Center campus.

Parkview demonstrates leadership in addressing healthcare affordability, renegotiating contracts with major insurers to deliver more than $1.1 billion in hospital rate reductions through 2025 and securing a new long-term agreement with Anthem that extends reduced rates through 2029. In 2025, Parkview also introduced a new Signature Care direct-to-employer plan that can save employers up to 25% compared to commercial insurance.

Parkview consistently earns multiple “A” Hospital Safety Grades from The Leapfrog Group, is ranked among Indiana’s Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, recognized by The Chartis Center for Rural Health, and named NRC Health’s No. 1 overall system for Excellence in Patient Experience among medium-sized health systems.

About Witham Health Services  
Witham Health Services is an independent county health system established in 1915 through a monetary gift from Flavius J. Witham. Our desire is to provide exceptional and easy experiences to all we serve and improve health through genuine care and unwavering support. Witham’s main campus in Lebanon, Indiana, includes a 60-bed acute care facility. Witham’s clinics are located in Crawfordsville, Frankfort, Jamestown, Thorntown, and Zionsville, Indiana. In Whitestown, Indiana, at Anson, Witham operates a 24-7 ER and a full array of radiology and laboratory services, as well as primary care, specialty care, and convenient care practices. More information about Witham Health Services can be found at www.witham.org.